Afternoon Tea

I always hear of people going for afternoon tea at The Merchant Hotel (Belfast) but I have never had the time to do it before.
As a treat my family, plus my lovely cousin Nicola booked ourselves in.

It all looked good...AND TASTED EVEN BETTER.

I'm a big tea lover and I love trying new ones, so i took advantage of the various teas on the menu. I tried one called 'Apple loves mint', by Suki Tea, who are also based in Belfast. I have to admit at the start it tasted very strange. The mint tasted like really strange mouthwash but the longer it brewed the more of the apple flavour came through.

I ate so much and felt let down by myself as i couldnt finish it! But The Merchant even impress with their doggy bags...

I have only been in The Merchant before for lunch about 6 years ago and then last year for my boyfriend's sisters wedding. It was a beautiful reception with excellent food and service (highly recommended!). Iain and I also stayed over for the night and the rooms were amazing. If anyone wants somewhere fancy thats handy for the centre of Belfast it is worth the cost.

Another first for me, besides afternoon tea was trying to wear a maxi skirt...im rather short (5'2..5'3 when i poof up my hair) and ive always avoided full length skirts because i thought they would highlight how short i am. I got this plain black one from New Look (£14.99) and although it does need taken up I managed to struggle through the day. I think ive found my new favourite item of clothing..

Although I thought I would look at bit rare walking around, I just didnt care, which according to my cousin is how i pull it off!

B x